A Course Correction for Homeland Security
Twenty years after its founding, the Department of Homeland Security struggles to carry out its sweeping counterterrorism mission effectively and equitably.
Research Report
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Rethinking Civic Engagement
Young adults participate in politics and their communities far more than they are given credit for — and in ways that often go unrecognized. -
The Politics of Judicial Elections, 2019-20
Special interests are spending more than ever on state high court races. Here’s why. -
Redistricting: A Mid-Cycle Assessment
Many new maps entrench racial discrimination and partisan gerrymanders. -
Intergenerational Civic Learning
Generational divisions all too often mark political fault lines, but they can also catalyze mutual learning and democratic renewal. -
Double Standards in Social Media Content Moderation
Platform rules often subject marginalized communities to heightened scrutiny while providing them with too little protection from harm. -
Representation for Some
A conservative push to base legislative districts on adult citizens would deprive young and diverse communities of political power and public goods. -
Guns and Democracy
Gun regulation not only prevents physical harm — it protects citizens’ equal freedom to speak, learn, pray, shop, and vote without fear. -
Will the Supreme Court Avoid Further Self-Inflicted Second Amendment Wounds?
In light of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the time has come to reject the specious mask of zeal for unlimited gun rights that has become a mainstay of too many American politicians. -
Guns and the Tyranny of American Republicanism
Violent threats to the stability and sustainability of the American republic will persist until the country confronts the economic inequality that lies at the heart of American republicanism.
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